The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 29,100
€ 21,900
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 T4 is 6.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf Plus 1.6
55.9
70.2
80.4
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.2 in
Width
69.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
63.8 in
104.2
172
101.5
165.5
172 in
Length
165.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.23 %
General
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf Plus 1.6
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4164T
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
177 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf Plus 1.6
140 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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18.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.68 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
39 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
46 mpg
highway
43 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
631 mi
Range
503 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Environmental Impact
115.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
128.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
115.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
